Businesses
Government-funded
Varies
Amount varies
Tax Credit
Reduces tax liability
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Annual tax return
Claim with year-end filing
Moderate
File with tax return
Utah's EDTIF program provides post-performance tax credits equal to up to 30% of new state taxes paid by a qualifying company over a negotiated period. Available to companies creating high-wage jobs in targeted industries.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Minimum 10 new jobs paying 110% of county average wage
2.Must be in a qualifying industry (technology, finance, aerospace, advanced manufacturing)
3.Post-performance credit — taxes paid first, rebated after verification
4.Credit period: typically 5–20 years
5.Must apply before beginning expansion or relocation
OEDIT · Colorado
3% state income tax credit for businesses investing in business personal property in Colorado's 16 Enterprise Zones, which cover the state's most economically distressed rural and urban areas. Stacks with other CO Enterprise Zone credits for wage, research, and job training.
KCED · Kentucky
Provides income tax credits and wage assessments to encourage new and expanding businesses to locate in Kentucky. Credits are tied to job creation and capital investment commitments over a 15-year term.
Utah OEO · Utah
30% state income tax credit on new employee wages for businesses creating 5+ jobs in rural Utah Economic Opportunity Zones. Meaningful incentive to locate outside Salt Lake's urban corridor, with a 5-year credit period.